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Now that we've got your attention, don't forget to accept your spot here at ESF! We want to help you build your class schedule AND some amazing memories (like hanging out with some cool snakes). Head on over to the accepted students page to get going: www.esf.edu/admissions/accepted-student/

Wampum belts and malacology are more related that you may realize!

Malacology is the study of mollusks, and the beads that are used to craft a belt such as this are made from mollusks like the quahog clam and whelk. Wampum is a significant part of Haudenosaunee culture and has multiple uses.

During the American Malacological Society's conference, the group, represented by Professor Rebecca Rundell, presented this belt to Neil Patterson, the executive director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. The artist of the belt is Richard Hamell.

SUNY ESF Athletics takes 2nd place in the USCAA Director’s Cup for the 2025–26 season 🥈

The Cup honors USCAA member institutions that excel in a wide range of men's and women's sports and compete in championships on a consistent basis.

Standout performances across our teams, including the cross country and golf teams's impressive post-seasons, helped earn ESF the necessary points for our placement. Way to go, Mighty Oaks!

It's a great time of year to start working towards completing the 🥾

Here's a refresher on the rules!
⛰️ You hike both ESF fire towers, Goodnow Mtn. and Cathedral Rock
📸 Send in some picture proof
⭐️ Earn your sticker

Thank you, Matthew Johnson, for sharing a pic from your hike! Here's info on the hikes and how to submit: www.esf.edu/firetower-challenge/

Check out our public lecture schedule! All of these events are free and open to the public 🌿

Hear from experts and get to know the world around you. All of these events take place at the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb, NY.

Lichens, and fire, and black flies, oh my! Check out the lineup of great topics and talks this summer - all free. 7 pm Thursday at the ESF Adirondack Interpretive Center

ESF is out and about 🌎

Oakie made a special visit to celebrate and promote children’s literacy while other Mighty Oaks attended the CNY Pride Parade and talked about ecological science at the NYS DEC’s Get Outdoors event. It’s a beautiful day to and love our community 🌱

This camera trap photo features a wolf doing something quite rare - exploring Nevada for the first time in modernity.

Sean Sultaire, a postdoctoral associate here at ESF, spoke recently with The Nevada Independent about a potential start to a wolf recovery story in that section of the U.S. In 2025, he published a study about the sighting in Ecology and Evolution, which included among the co-authors ESF's Joshua Millspaugh. According to the study, wolves were extirpated from the west in the 1920s.

Read on about this sighting and what it potentially means for these canid creatures: https://bit.ly/3S8qm6F

Add this to your watch list 📺

President Mahoney sat down with Jeff Kulikowsky from NewsChannel 9 to speak about all things ESF. It’s airing during the 5 PM broadcast tonight!

Tune in: https://www.localsyr.com

Summer classes 😍😎

We have more students taking courses this summer than ever and for good reason (just look at how fun this field work is)! We've got one more session coming up, here are the details:

🗓️ June 29 - August 7
📚 General education courses, field courses like wetland monitoring and assessment, and arts-based credits are all available
🔗 Link to view the schedule: https://bit.ly/4e14FOt

Stay on track or get ahead! Get registered today: https://bit.ly/4oglKY8